I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain

I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord We say "yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord

Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord, Amen"

I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed

I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure That his joy's gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night His joy comes with the morning